Sulak's family said he took part in more than 30 missions in Germany and was also a farmer and a rancher.

His loved ones spend the day cleaning the property and looking for any valuables like pictures.

They said it is going to be difficult without him.

The family is holding a funeral for Albert later this week.

The Hillsboro Fire Marshal is investigating the explision. The Railroad Commission was also investigating the blast, even though there was no train involved. Officials said the agency is tasked with investigating all natural gas explosions.